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Dartmouth Athletic Facilities Overview

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Dartmouth Athletic Facilities Overview

While on my Virtual Tour of Dartmouth Athletic facilities, I found many positives

and things that could be improved across locations. These places and locations were very

distinctive, contributing to the entire athletic experience at the university. Zimmerman Fitness

Center, Brophy Field, Leede Arena, Karl Michael and Spaulding Pools, the Graham Indoor

Practice Facility and the soccer and football turf fields are where I spent the most time. In the

following paragraphs, I’ll discuss my experience and offer suggestions.

The first place I visited was the Zimmerman fitness center, which has all the newest

equipment, and the layout is very friendly and spacious. The gym is equipped for various

workout demands with cardio machines, strength-and-muscle machines, and functional

equipment. The bustling environment is conducive to active participation, and therefore, a

happier and healthier way of living is being adopted by both students and workers.

Zimmerman is furnished with the latest equipment line of modern fitness machines; its

spaciousness allows for comfortable workouts, and its pleasant and welcoming aura triggers

chronic training. The management should use more interactive content or group fitness
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classes to stimulate involvement and provide alternative options that will aid the facility in

coping with the increasing demand during overcrowding to improve the facility.

Another place I visited was Brophy Field, which offers an existing ground where

different sporting activities can be played and ample space for public recreation. The good

turf, clean area, and easy access to the facilities give athletes and spectators a positive

experience. On the contrary, the magnificence of sport-minded people can be prominent if the

spaces and amenities in the hub are improved and diversified regarding the events and

practices. The positives of Brophy Fields are an adequately maintained field surface that

supports a range of sports, adequate seating and audience spaces for viewing different events,

and a convenient store location within the campus. To improve the fields, the administration

should consider supplementing evening events or practice lighting with extra lights and

consider possible spot sites to put permanent apparatus for equipment storage and players'

facilities.
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The Leede Arena facilitates indoor sports. This is because it offers a cutting-edge facility for

athletes and crowds. The facility provides new flooring and seating of the highest quality, has

adequate areas for audiences and stewards working at the event, and an enhanced ambient

audiovisual production for a better event experience. To improve the Facility, I think the

administration should obtain various options for remodeling concession stands and restrooms

to upgrade comfort.
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The Graham Indoor Practice Facility resembles a silent distinction to Dartmouth's

efforts in athletic excellence and innovation. This modernized facility grants athletes the

versatility to practice through every season, with no outdoor hazards to hinder their process.

This enables them to perform consistently at their optimal level. Being the advanced

synthetic turf available nowadays, this field can be used for working athletes, be it football or

lacrosse fields, thereby boosting players' technical and physical performance. The space is

used for the different types of training drills. Those amenities used for training are close

together, which helps to improve the environment. With its modern infrastructure and sports

development approach, Graham Indoor Practice Facility provides the area of strength for the

Dartmouth athletic program to engage its athletes for higher performance.

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With Karl Michael and Spaulding Pools, it is no wonder that Dartmouth is a home for

college athletics. The Spaulding Pool facility suits this selection, being a great place for

additional aquatic education and water-based fitness programs. The good thing I noticed

about these pools is that there are seats for spectators which makes games livelier. Also, I like

the fact there is an American flag which reminds us of how far we have come as a nation.

Honestly speaking, I think the Spaulding Pools can be improved by ensuring that there are

safety rails in the pools to prevent accidents and that the relaxation areas are wide enough to

prevent congestion between participants.

To wrap up, the Athletic Facilities at Dartmouth have a broad spectrum of venues and

amenities that cater to the athletic needs of students, staff, and community members. The

wide range of facilities is brilliant, but there are some unresolved difficulties that can be

quickly addressed to maximize the functionalities, convenience, and overall user satisfaction.

Through the efforts to enhance these fields, Dartmouth College can aspire to a higher level

and envision a homogenous and inclusive campus.

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Reference

Dartmouth Athletics Virtual Facilities Tour. (n.d.). Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved

April 24, 2024, from https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/2019/8/16/209634450.aspx